The most active volcano on Earth has been very sporadic lately. Actually, it spends most of its time being silent nowadays. But it has rumbled to life again during the Kīlauea September 2024 eruption, which itself has been sporadic and unpredictable. How long will it last? We shall see. … [Read more...] about Kīlauea September 2024 Eruption
Travel News
Alaska Air Received DOT Approval
As I had predicted all along, Alaska Air received DOT approval for its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, clearing the way for them to close on their transaction and begin the arduous process of combining their operations. However, the DOT has imposed some restrictions on their combination. … [Read more...] about Alaska Air Received DOT Approval
Q4 2024 Chase Freedom Bonus Categories
Here they are, the final set of quarterly bonus categories for the Chase Freedom and Freedom Flex. I gotta say, these coming categories are interesting, with a real winner along with some very limited use ones. So, without further adieu, let's get into the Q4 2024 Chase Freedom bonus categories. … [Read more...] about Q4 2024 Chase Freedom Bonus Categories
American Air FAs Ratify Their New Contract
There are many travel-related contract negotiations going on right now, many of which aren't going so well. However, one airline can now breath a sigh of relief as American Air FAs ratify their new contract and scoring them a large pay increase. … [Read more...] about American Air FAs Ratify Their New Contract
Marriott-MGM Points Transfers Are Now Available
Earlier this year, MGM finally joined the Marriott Bonvoy family after leaving the World of Hyatt. However, the rollout has been far from smooth, and some features weren't available at the official cutover date. However, Marriott-MGM points transfers are now available. Whether you want to do it or not is another question altogether. … [Read more...] about Marriott-MGM Points Transfers Are Now Available
Hyatt is Coming to West O’ahu
Hyatt's footprint is relatively small in Hawai'i, especially when compared to its larger peers - Marriott and Hilton - and even local ones, such as Outrigger. However, Hyatt is coming to West O'ahu with a newly built property, unlike most of its recent additions. … [Read more...] about Hyatt is Coming to West O’ahu
DOT is Investigating the Big 4 Frequent Flier Programs
The Department of Transportation has been making moves to provide consumers with better protections against airlines. However, their recent initiative isn't one I was expecting at all - the DOT is investigating the Big 4 frequent flier programs. … [Read more...] about DOT is Investigating the Big 4 Frequent Flier Programs
The Alaska-Hawaiian Merger is Still Pending
Since the Alaska-Hawaiian merger is still pending, I'd like to take this time to go over some updates I've seen, along with some bad takes other bloggers and "journalists" are spouting out there. Suffice it to say that I'm still confident that the merger will close. Now, it's just a matter of when, really. … [Read more...] about The Alaska-Hawaiian Merger is Still Pending
3-Day Strike at Hawai’i Hotels
As threatened recently, Unite Here! Local 5 members staged a 3-day strike at Hawai'i hotels. This limited strike action is an interesting change in strategy for the union and was coordinated with other units throughout the country. It also likely serves as a warning to hotel operators of things to come. … [Read more...] about 3-Day Strike at Hawai’i Hotels
United Flight Attendants Voted to Strike
Like their peers at Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, United flight attendants voted to strike this past week. However, as is the case with the other airline strike votes, this doesn't mean a strike is imminent. That said, those with plans to travel with United (or Alaska and American) in the near future should keep tabs on negotiations. … [Read more...] about United Flight Attendants Voted to Strike